Joy to the World

As we get closer to our second Christmas as a family, we wanted to share some of the fun things we have been doing to get ready. Going to the zoo might not seem like your traditional December outing, but it is something that we all enjoy and would like to keep doing. Claire was much more curious this time than she was in trips past. She wanted nothing to do with the stroller since it meant she couldn't walk around on her own. When we made it home we decided to put up lights and decorations. Claire was a big help in moving the string of lights from one side of the living room to the other. She just wanted to make sure all the bulbs were working properly. Two of our other traditions are yet to come; making sugar cookies with frosting and watching Home Alone. We have been having a blast with our baby girl this year and cannot wait to see what 2011 will bring. I'm sure it will contain more temper tantrums and sore gums (or gooooms, depending on where you're from) but it will also be filled with more hide n seeks and more swinging between mom and dad as we walk through the store. I can't wait!